POSITION OF PROJECT MANAGER (Climate Funding 4 Cities – Turbocharging citizen engagement and climate actions in EU-Mission Cities Klagenfurt, Vilnius and Gozo) AT THE GOZO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Nomenclatures denoting the male gender include also the female gender.
The CEO of the Gozo Regional Development Authority invites applications for the Position of Project Manager to be assigned to the EU funded project titled: Climate Funding 4 Cities – Turbocharging citizen engagement and climate actions in EU-Mission Cities Klagenfurt, Vilnius and Gozo.
Duration of assignment and Conditions
* A selected candidate will enter into an assignment until 30th April 2026, for a full-time position. This position may be renewed for further periods if the project is extended. Unsatisfactory performance as a Project Manager during the assignment period will lead to termination of the assignment. This position will be 100% EU Funded through the Net Zero Cities Pilot Cities, Cohort 2.
* The selected candidate shall be carrying out these duties from the Gozo Regional Development Authority office, subject to the Authority’s approved policies.
* The position of Project Manager at the Gozo Regional Development Authority is subject to a probationary period of six (6) months.
* Since this position is time-barred or linked to the completion of a specific task, this constitutes an objective reason in terms of Regulation 7(4) of S.L. 452.81.
Renumeration
* The renumeration attached to the position of Project Manager for 2024 is of €14.50 per hour or € 28,828 per annum. For subsequent years, the cost of living adjustment will be included pro rata.
Brief of the project
This project has three participating Mission Cities: Klagenfurt, Vilnius and Gozo, where the aim of these cities is to raise awareness on climate change through various projects. Gozo will focus on a climate awareness campaign targeted at students and the general public. A competition related to the climate awareness targeting students will also be a feature of this project. Klagenfurt and Vilnius will conduct different awareness measures and pilot projects. Moreover, a climate fund that is intended to assist in financing pilot projects related to climate mitigation will be set up. Training on climate mitigation and adaptation will be provided to stakeholders of participating cities. Along the execution of the project, there will be knowledge transfer between participating cities and the Mission cities.
Duties
* The duties of a Project Manager at the Gozo Regional Development Authority include:
* Prepare and organize the climate awareness campaigns targeted for students in schools and at the general public;
* Prepare a communication plan for the climate awareness campaign;
* Actively participate with local and foreign stakeholders in meetings, both online and overseas;
* Compile detailed progress and expenditure reports;
* Follow all the terms and conditions of the EU project;
* Undertake any other duties according to the exigencies of the project as directed by the GRDA CEO and the project partners.
Eligibility requirements
* By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be citizens of Malta or other EU Member States entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters of employment.
* Must have a good command in the English language.
* In possession of a recognized Bachelor’s qualification at MQF Level 6 in Project Management, Economics, Law, Environmental Studies, or comparable qualifications.
* Applicants must be of good conduct appropriate to the position applied and must produce a Certificate of Conduct issued by the Police or other competent authority not earlier than one (1) month from the date of application.
* Applicants must be able to take up these duties within thirty (30) calendar days from notification.
Submission of supporting documentation
* Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials, copies of which are to be scanned and sent through the provided email address: operations@grda.mt. Under no circumstances should any such documents be submitted after the closing date of the call for applications.
* Original certificates and/or testimonials are to be invariably produced for verification at the interview.
Selection procedure
* Eligible applicants will be assessed by a Selection Board to determine their suitability for the position. The maximum mark for this selection process is one hundred percent (100%) and the pass mark is fifty percent (50%).
Submission of applications
Applications, together with a curriculum vitae showing qualifications and experience, will be received by the Operations Section at the Gozo Regional Development Authority, by not later than noon (Central European Time) of Friday, 31st May 2024, exclusively via email: operations@grda.mt.
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